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Plucking the strings with a finger instead of using the bow.

Playing with a mute affixed to the bridge, which softens the sound and adds a subdued, veiled quality.

A technique which produces a flute-like sound by bowing lightly over the fingerboard.

A smooth and connected style of playing without any noticeable breaks between the notes.

A style of playing where each note is played with a separate bow stroke, but unlike staccato, the notes are connected smoothly.

A technique of moving the bow back and forth rapidly to create a trembling effect.

A specific type of mute used on the violin, often smaller and lighter than a typical mute.

A continuous slide upward or downward between two notes.

Notes played in a detached and distinct manner, with each note sharply separated from the others.

A bowing technique similar to legato, but with a slight articulation between the notes to create gentle separation.

Playing two notes simultaneously on different strings.

Dropping the bow onto the string to create a series of rapid, bouncing strokes.

A bowing technique where the bow bounces lightly off the string.

A technique where the player oscillates the pitch of a note to add warmth and expression.

A bowing technique creating a hammered and accented note, with a crisp beginning and clear stop.

Playing over the fingerboard to produce a soft, flutelike sound.

A very fast, bouncing bow technique where the bow is allowed to bounce lightly upon the string.

Playing close to the bridge of the violin to produce a glassy, metallic, and intense sound.

The use of the bow to play the violin, which is the standard method of producing sound.